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Fig. 1B. —Neck as seen from left anterior view. Drawing shows specific margins of anatomy seen in A that relate to definitions of classification levels. Note that line of separation between levels I and II is posterior margin of submandibular gland. Separation between levels II and III and IV is posterior edge of sternocleidomastoid muscle. Line of separation between levels IV and V is oblique line extending from posterior edge of sternocleidomastoid muscle to posterior edge of anterior scalene muscle. Posterior edge of internal jugular vein separates level IIA and IIB nodes. Carotid arteries separate levels III and IV from level VI. Top of manubrium separates levels VI and VII. (Reprinted with permission from [16])